Books

Spirits of the sand

History of the U.S. Army WWII Assault Training Centre in North Devon,England. From formation of the Centre and creation of the American amphibious assault doctrine for Normandy, includes training details of the combat troops who would spearhead the American assault on the beaches of Normandy. The ATC is an area overshadowed by the very event it made possible - D-Day June 6th 1944. A story never before told, based on archive documents, maps, and recollections of those who served and trained there.

Precious cargo

Wartime history of the U.S. Army 146th QM Truck Company - from peacetime formation as a National Guard outfit, traces their chase across North Africa with the British 8th Army. To England and their significant part in the aftermath of the Exercise Tiger disaster. In the fronyt lines of Normandy and Brittany, the race across Europe, running the Red Ball Highway, and rushing reinforcements into the battle of the Bulge. Crossing the Rhine at Remagen and into Berlin. Told exclusively from veterans recollections.

Brigades of Neptune

A comprehensive history of the WWII U.S. Army Engineer Special Brigades. From formation and training in England to D-Day itself as told by surviving veterans. For six months the Brigades brought supplies, men, vehicles and equipment across the open beaches of Normandy. A story never before told using archive material, personal documents of veterans, photographs and statistical data.

Clear the way

Unit history of the 146th Engineer Combat Battalion. From formation in the United States, to England and the Assault Training Centre, through the hell of D-Day ahead of the infantry on Omaha beach. Bridge building and fighting their way across Europe into Berlin and eastern Europe. Told from veterans recollections, documents and photographs.

Field Edition

A very comprehensive guide to the U.S. Army Assault Training Centre. Maps, photos, plans, grid references of every training aid constructed.